The Fund supports networks of state health policy decision makers to help identify, inspire, and inform policy leaders.
A bipartisan group of state health policymakers from both the executive and legislative branches who are focused on improving population health.
Supporting networks of state officials, advocates, and others aiming to invest in and transform primary care.
Advancing state-based efforts to make health care more affordable for residents, employers, and states.
The Milbank Memorial Fund supports two state leadership programs for legislative and executive branch state government officials committed to improving population health.
A leadership development program for early and mid-career state government officials who are committed to improving the health of all people in their communities.
A leadership program for senior state government officials who are committed to improving population health.
The Fund focuses on creating an affordable health care system built on strong primary care and partnerships that improve health outcomes for all.
Improving state leaders ability to enact and implement evidence-based health policies.
Advancing policies that create a more prevention- and primary care-oriented health system.
Improving population health through policies that contain health care cost growth.
Our state health policy resources provide relevant data analysis and best practices.
The Fund publishes reports, issues briefs, and case studies on state health policy issues.
Short takes on health policy issues from Milbank staff and guest authors.
Insights from Milbank President Debra Lubar on state health policymaking.
Reported articles and Q&As on timely health policy issues, as well as foundation updates.
Upcoming and past Milbank Memorial Fund and Milbank Quarterly webinars featuring state health policymakers and researchers.
Updates and expert contact information for reporters.
The Milbank Memorial Fund is a private foundation that works to improve population health and health equity.
With over 30 years of experience in health policy, advocacy, and executive management, Marci Nielsen has a diverse background working in various health sectors – ranging from non-profit primary care health associations, to federal and state government, to non-profit health plans, to philanthropic foundations, to health policy advocacy – providing her with a unique perspective and a passion for bridging the fractured nature of health care delivery and public health. She also has broad experience in academia as a researcher, professor, and administrator, which enables her to translate academic research into actionable information for policymakers and community organizers.
During the COVID-19 crisis, Marci served as chief advisor for Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and subsequently as vice president for policy and advocacy for former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden’s global public health non-profit organization. She has a PhD in Health Policy and Management from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (concentration in social and behavioral science), a Master of Public Health from George Washington University (concentration in global health), and a bachelor of science in biology and psychology from Briar Cliff College. Currently she serves as senior consultant for Policy & Public Engagement at The Center for Professionalism and Value in Healthcare in Washington, DC (part of the American Board of Family Medicine) and provides government affairs analysis and support to the Government Employee Health Association (GEHA) headquartered in Kansas City. July 2024
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